Hearn has sent through a figure of 566,000 (via Kantar Media) with BARB expected to unveil a peak of around 530,000, which are remarkable numbers for a bill that did not feature a world title and a sign, perhaps, that Sky’s decision to go for fewer shows yet pack them with more title action is going to reap dividends despite some reservations over the network’s new boxing strategy. [Click Here To Read More]

These appear to be healthy figures, but the concern with Sky putting all its eggs in the Eddie Hearn basket is what about when neither Froch or Brook are fighting? Ok there's also Prizefighter which typically does well, but beyond that the roster of name fighters/fights looks to be a little thin.